Mr. Crandon said the Challenge is a great opportunity
for students to improve their reading skills and receive recognition for their
effort.
The challenge is for every state and non-state school
student from Prep to Year 2 to read or experience 20 books, Years 3 and 4 to
read 20 books and Years 5 to 7 to read 15 books between 22 May and 7 September
2012.
“The challenge is organised into different categories to
account for different skill levels and study demands for different ages,” Mr.
Crandon said.
“With 2012 designated as the National Year of Reading,
the annual challenge takes on special significance this
year.
“I can remember discovering the joy of reading as a
child, with my favourite books being books of
Australian poetry”
““I encourage
all Queensland primary students to register on the challenge website www.education.qld.gov.au/schools/readingchallenge by Friday 8 June
2012.
Last year more than 78,000 Queensland students completed
the challenge, reading more than one million books in the
process.
Students who meet the challenge will receive a
certificate signed by the Premier. Schools are encouraged to celebrate the
achievements of their students during the Premier’s Reading Celebration Weeks
from Monday 12 November to Friday 23 November.
